Workshop Calendar

 

 

Writing Personal Esssays and Statements – 54 Halsey, Suite 245, 4-6pm

February 12, 2026 (Andrew Erkkila)

Truth can be stranger than fiction. In this workshop, we’ll work through a series of prompts to craft personal essays or personal statements and look at various contemporary texts for inspiration as we write our own. This will be a safe space to discuss whatever topic you might want to write about. We can’t wait to help you share your story!

 

Tell Me a Story: Getting Started with Fiction – 54 Halsey, Suite 245, 4-6pm

February 26, 2026 (Andrew Erkkila)

Ready to craft a killer first line? Or are you further along and trying to weave in your theme? This class will approach story structure and engage with several prompts to help flesh out those scenes that have lived in your imagination for so long.

Start your Screenplay! – 54 Halsey, Suite 245, 4-6pm

March 5, 2026 (Andrew Erkkila)

Every story begins with a first step. In this class, we will analyze first scenes and how they function within story structure. Using prompts, we will also free-write some first scenes of our own. This workshop is generative, and structured for writers at all stages in the process of creating that magical first scene.

Flash Fiction! – 54 Halsey, Suite 245, 4-6pm

March 26, 2026 (Kevin Catalano)

This workshop will focus on how to write very short stories that feel very big. We’ll discuss the fascinating genre of flash fiction, look at some classic examples, and then try writing our own.

Save the Cat – 54 Halsey, Suite 245, 4-6pm

April 9, 2026 (Kevin Catalano)

In this workshop, we’ll review how to use this classic beat sheet to outline or revise your novels and screenplays.

Humor Writing – 54 Halsey, Suite 245, 4-6pm

April 23, 2026 (Kevin Catalano)

From writing comedy sketches and satirical essays, to stand-up routines, there are many forms humor writing takes. We will not only explore how to be funny in writing, but we will also examine the three theories of humor to understand how comedy works.

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